Poor Pig in Malone’s Pound Do you know anything about Malone’s first pounds? Malone’s first pound had nothing to do with stray dogs or cats, rather it confined stray cows, pigs and sheep. Certain barnyards were designated as pounds. The first official pound was established at the northeast corner of Academy Green, and the final …[ read more ]

English: Main locations of the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom Français :. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Unless otherwise noted, information about Malone and the War of 1812 came from: Seaver, Frederick, Historical Sketches of Franklin County. Malone: JB Lyons, 1918. If it wasn’t due to the appointment of General Wilkinson , an “imbecile” and “drunk” …[ read more ]

Descendant of the Puritan Faith Malone, no shock to anyone living here for long, had never been prosperous. In the early years, no one had money. Literally. To purchase goods, people bartered. Only one man appeared to own any cold cash—Obadiah T. Hosford. He had two silver dollars that he clinked in his pockets. This …[ read more ]

English: Armory, Malone (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) As we look out the window, not daring to take a step outside on these frigid winter days, it’s easy to see why Malone had been called the Siberia of the North. The forested landscape and hills as they rolled down from the Adirondacks, were as beautiful then as …[ read more ]

English: Diagram illustrating the influence of dark-light rythms on circadian rythms and related physiology and behavior. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) The carols sing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” And if you’re afflicted with SAD, it’s true…Dec. 21st marks the solstice, and the days, thankfully will become longer. Just the knowledge that we’re not …[ read more ]